Connecticut guard R.J. Cole, center, is defended by West Virginia guards Taz Sherman, left, and Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil, left, is defended by Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) shoots while defended by Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Connecticut guard R.J. Cole (2) is defended by West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Connecticut guard Jalen Gaffney dunks against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forward Pauly Paulicap (1) and Connecticut guard R.J. Cole (2) vie for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forward Pauly Paulicap, left, is defended by Connecticut guard R.J. Cole (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) shoots as Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Connecticut guard R.J. Cole (2) is defended by West Virginia guard Malik Curry (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) shoots as Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) is defended by Connecticut guard Andre Jackson, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forward Pauly Paulicap (1) is defended by Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) celebrates after a score against Connecticut during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) is defended by Connecticut guards Andre Jackson (44) and Jordan Hawkins (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forward Pauly Paulicap (1) shoots as Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) is defended by Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia forwards James Okonkwo (32), Taj Thweatt (24), and Isaiah Cottrell (13) celebrate on the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) shoots as Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)